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American College of Physicians, Got Transition/Center for Health Care Transition Improvement, Society of General Internal Medicine, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. 2016. Pediatric to adult care transitions initiative [toolkit]. Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians, multiple items.

Annotation: These disease/condition-specific tools were developed by internal medicine subspecialties to assist physicians in transitioning young adults with chronic diseases/conditions into adult care settings. Contents include sets of tools containing the following customized elements (at a minimum): transition readiness assessment, medical summary/transfer record, and self-care assessment. Sets of tools are available for the following subspecialties and diseases: general internal medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, nephrology, and rheumatology. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Assessment, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Coordination, Medical records, Pediatric care, Self care, Special health care services, Transition planning, Young adults

Jack L, Grim M, Wilson K, eds. 2015. The health education specialist: A companion guide for professional excellence (7th ed.). Whitehall, PA: National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, 256 pp.

National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. 2014. State health department organizational self-assessment for achieving health equity: Toolkit and guide to implementation. Atlanta, GA: National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, 89 pp.

National Association of School Nurses. [2011]. School nurses' self-assessment of oral health knowledge. Silver Spring, MD: National Association of School Nurses, 1 p.

Goode TD. 2010. A guide for using the Cultural and Linguistic Competence Family Organization Assessment instrument. Washington, DC: National Center for Cultural Competence, 28 pp.

Annotation: This guide explains how to use the Cultural and Linguistic Competence Family Organization Assessment (CLCFOA) Instrument developed by the National Center for Cultural Competence to address the unique functions of family organizations concerned with children and youth with mental, emotional, and behavioral health disorders, special health care needs, and disabilities. The guide provides a detailed description of the CLCFOA; describes a four-phase approach to self assessment; and offers practical steps to help make the self assessment process work for family organizations. It explains how to score the CLCFOA, how to analyze and report data from it, and how to develop an implement an action plan. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescents with developmental disabilities, Assessment, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Culturally competent services, Family centered services, Self evaluation

Goode T, Trivedi P, Jones W. 2010. Cultural and linguistic competence assessment for disability organizations. Washington, DC: National Center for Cultural Competence, 1 v.

Annotation: This self-assessment instrument and companion usage guide are intended to help organizations that focus on disabilities evaluate their own cultural and linguistic competence. The assessment tool is designed to help disability organizations (1) plan for and incorporate culturally and linguistically competent values, policies, structures, and practices in all aspects of their work; (2) enhance the quality of services, supports, and advocacy provided to diverse and underserved communities; (3) effect change in education, training, technical assistance, research, and public policy; and (4) advance cultural and linguistic competence as an essential approach to address racial and ethnic disparities and promote equity for people who experience disabilities and their families. Definitions and key concepts are included, along with guidelines for completing the assessment questionnaire. The companion usage guide describes the four-phase approach to self-assessment encouraged by the National Center for Cultural Competence and explains how it can be adapted to meet the specific needs of an organization.

Keywords: Assessment, Cultural competence, Culturally competent services, Disabilities, Organizations, Self evaluation

Goode TD. 2010. A guide for using the cultural and linguistic competence sssessment for disability organizations. Washington, DC: National Center for Cultural Competence, 29 pp.

Annotation: This self-assessment and companion user's guide are designed to help organizations that focus on disabilities (1) plan for and incorporate culturally and linguistically competent values, policies, structures, and practices in all aspects of their work; (2) enhance the quality of services, supports, and advocacy provided to diverse and underserved communities; (3) effect change in education, training, technical assistance, research, and public policy; and (4) advance cultural and linguistic competence as an essential approach to address racial and ethnic disparities and promote equity for people who experience disabilities. The guide includes a description of the four-phase approach to self assessment supported by the National Center for Cultural Competency; and steps to help make the self-assessment process work for your organization. Appendices include definitions and key concepts along with suggested interview questions should you choose to seek augmented data.

Keywords: Assessment, Cultural competence, Culturally competent services, Disabilities, Organizations, Self evaluation

Bundorf MK, Baker L, Singer S, Wagner, T. 2004. Consumer demand for health information on the Internet. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, 32 pp. (NBER working paper series no. 10386)

Annotation: This paper examines the demand for health care information on the Internet, which consumers are more likely to use the Internet, and why. Topics include background on healthcare consumers' need for information, the emerging role of the Internet as a source of health information, differences among consumers in their demand for health information, sources of health information, the role of health insurance on consumer's desire for information, and types of health information individuals access on the Internet. Sections include an introduction to the research, the basis of the theoretical framework, empirical models, study results, and conclusions. Tables at the end of the paper provide statistical information, demographics of searchers for information on the Internet, communication preferences, insurance status, and type of use during last visit.

Keywords: Consumer education, Consumers, Health care utilization, Information sources, Internet, Needs assessment, Physician patient relations, Research, Self care, World Wide Web

Health Resources and Services Administration. 1997. Health information technology: Self-assessment tool for primary health care providers. Rockville, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, 172 pp.

Annotation: This manual provides a self-assessment tool for primary health care providers to determine if they and their facilities have a need to increase their information technology level so their organizations become more efficient. It covers all aspects of the organization, including scheduling, claims processing, records, and marketing. The tool is also designed to help health care providers create a request for proposal (RFP) to vendors so they more accurately determine a facility's need for increased technology. It is largely divided into 10 steps: 1) administrative site/satellites, 2) functional process map, 3) process dimension, 4) physical space, 5) projections of change, 6) the compelling salesperson, 7) the discovery RFP, 8) cost/benefit analysis, 9) the final RFP, and 10) results analysis. Appendices include sample RFP's, employee readiness surveys, sample status reports, and definitions of terms.

Keywords: Evaluation methods, Health facility administrators, Health facility planning, Information networks, Information services, Information systems, Needs assessment, Primary care facilities, Requests for proposals, Self evaluation, Technology

U.S. Head Start Bureau. 1995. Survey of Head Start family self-sufficiency initiatives. Washington, DC: CSR, 15 pp.

Annotation: This form is a blank survey sent to Head Start centers nationwide to gain a better understanding of Head Start grantees' experiences with major problems that threaten self-sufficiency—literacy, employability, and substance abuse. There are questions on provision of service, resources, staff training, and interagency collaboration.

Keywords: Assessment, Head Start, Head Start centers, National surveys, Provider surveys, Self evaluation

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care. 1994. Managed care internal operations self-assessment tool for federally qualified health centers. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Primary Health Care, 59 pp.

Annotation: This manual for self-assessment is intended for federally qualified health centers (FQHC) to use in evaluating managed care programs. The manual covers the following: board of directors and management, health care delivery system and clinic management, financial management, management information system, quality assurance and utilization management plan, facility, and strategic questions. Appendices include a managed care glossary and a list of resource materials.

Keywords: Assessment, Managed care, Program evaluation, Self evaluation

Forman SG. 1993. Coping skills interventions for children and adolescents. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 209 pp. (Jossey-Bass social and behavioral science series; Jossey-Bass education series)

Annotation: This book describes a number of methods for teaching coping skills to children and adolescents in school settings. Initial chapters discuss definitions of stress and essential coping mechanisms. Subsequent chapters focus on individual interventions, including the history of its development, procedures used in its implementation, research into its effectiveness, and methods to assess its viability. Activities and exercises are included for each of the following methods: relaxation training, problem solving, social skills development, self-instruction training, rational-emotive therapy, stress inoculation training, and behavioral self-management. Final chapters suggest appropriate applications of these techniques for prevention programs in such areas as drug abuse and adolescent suicide, and implementation techniques that are proven to be successful within the school setting.

Keywords: Adolescents, Assessment, Children, Cognitive development, Communication, Coping, Decision making, Mental health, Prevention programs, Problem solving, Psychosocial development, School health education, Self esteem

Kuykendall C. 1992. From rage to hope: Strategies for reclaiming black and Hispanic students. Bloomington, IN: National Educational Service, 142 pp.

Annotation: This book is intended to serve as a resource to help educators develop an appreciation of cultural diversity and strengthen the social and academic self-image of black and Hispanic youth. It includes techniques for motivating black and Hispanic youth, strengthening home-school and school-community bonds, disciplining students, and assessing their performance and progress. The publication contains worksheets for assessment of poor self-image, teacher behaviors that improve motivation, and activities that enhance self-concept.

Keywords: Assessment, Blacks, Cultural sensitivity, Education, Hispanic Americans, Self esteem, Youth
   

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